Came through for happy hour with me, the Mrs., and two friends and we basically made it our mission to run the entire happy hour menu top to bottom... and I'm telling you right now: it didn't miss once. Every round that hit the table was a "pass it around, everybody try this" moment. The kind of happy hour where you're not just snacking -- you're accidentally having a full-on dinner because you can't stop ordering "one more thing." Food: Legit. Everything we tried was solid, but the wings were the standout for me -- the kind you keep reaching for even when you tell yourself you're good. Great flavor, cooked right, and they held their own against any wing spot that claims they're "known for wings." Whatever they're doing back there, keep doing that. Service / experience: This is where they really won. Trent was our guy tonight and I can't say enough about him. Manager supreme is the right title -- he wasn't just checking boxes, he was running the whole experience. He served, suggested, kept the pacing perfect, and made it feel effortless while still being locked in the entire time. You can tell when someone actually cares that your night is going well, and Trent is that dude. Major asset to this business and the kind of manager that turns first-time visits into "we're coming back next week." Atmosphere was exactly what you want for Manhattan Beach happy hour: lively, comfortable, easy to settle in, and perfect for a group. We came to try the menu and ended up staying for the vibe. Only complaint -- and it's not even on them, it's on the "beach cities trying to save the world one soggy sip at a time" vibe -- the paper straws. I swear those things last 11 minutes before they turn into a wet napkin. Let me live, Rockerfellas Bottom line: If you want a happy hour that actually delivers, Rockerfellas is it. Bring friends, come hungry, and if you get Trent taking care of you? You're in elite hands. We'll be back. read more

If I can tack on a 1/2 star or 1/2 point above, I would. And the only reason WHY I am not giving a full 5-star rating is because of The Rockefeller's cockamamie rule of "yes, we're dog friendly" but "you can't have your dog or your party block the sidewalk" and "we're not allowed to have the chairs out to here (indicating a particular distance on the sidewalk)", etcetera, etcetera. GIve me a break. JUST SAY that The Rockefeller isn't dog-friendly and be done with it, ok? By the way, this incident WAS on Mother's Day 2026, so the staff was particularly overwhelmed. . . so there's that timing. On a previous time my husband and I had brunch here about 4-5 months ago, we DID take our little doggie without any issue. So the staff either has to get their stories straight for next time or just say that The Rockefeller IS dog-friendly, BUT ONLY for a two- or one-person party. Other than that, The Rockefeller's Chilaquiles are phenomenal. It was flavorful and filling. Also, the Bacon & Eggs (two eggs, any style) -- which I had my eggs over-easy -- were outstanding. Bottom-line: Don't bring your dog. It's just too complicated for The Rockefeller to handle. Leave your dog at home. read more

Parking available in the back of the buildings, so look for that before paying to park. Seating on the sidewalk, indoor, booth space. Burger was cooked to my specifications, the FF are not included and are definitely not worth the price. read more

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Always a great choice for brunch, lunch or dinner and cocktails. We have been to many different locations and this Manhattan Beach restaurant is small but nice enough. The dinning room has some comfortable seating. There are a few tables outside on the sidewalk. The bar is very tiny, and there is only one restroom available for customers. There is adequate street parking and public parking close by. The menu is extensive. The wait staff is friendly and the food choices, quality and presentation are first rate. Those of us who wanted brunch enjoyed the Chilaquiles, Sancho Breakfast Burrito, and Two Eggs Any Style with bacon. The Chilaquiles was good but nothing special. The Sancho breakfast burrito is filled with braised short rib, over-easy eggs, applewood bacon, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, sriracha, and hashbrowns. It is a nice change of pace for a breakfast burrito. We also had the consistently yummy sweet potato bombs which have a unique curry flavor and a fan favorite Rocke salad which is highlighted with strawberries, gorgonzola and toasted almonds. They do offer bottomless mimosas, and have a full cocktail and espresso bar. read more

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I'll keep this review short and sweet, the food and service here was amazing! My wife and I enjoyed the food and appreciated the service we received here. Good thing we don't live too far away from here as we'll definitely stop by more often. read more

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We had a nice meal here last night - stopped in after the beautiful sunset and were looking for a place that had good food and an open air seating arrangement. They had some yummy cocktails - particularly enjoyed "The Obvious Choice". Bartenders/manager was on point. We also got some burgers and tacos...really well made and super tasty. My only gripe was the server - he was a little aloof - he seemed like he was trying to be "cool"...it took him around while to come check on us and it just didn't seem like he knew what was going on. As an example, the burgers don't come with fries...he didn't really check to see if that might be something we might like. Regardless, food was good and I'd go again to see if it was just a bad night... read more

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Stopped by this place on a Tuesday to try their 2$ burger special. Burger was good but you have to buy a beverage in order to get the deal. Beverage was 6$. The service was attentive and I was able to sit outside to enjoy my food. read more

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Food was good, the atmosphere/ ambience was nice as well. It was a great day to be near the beach. Parking wasn't an issue since there's a parking garage read more

Well bottomless isn't bottomless!! We heard our server Ken express to another customer that he extended their time by 20 minutes and so he expressed the same line to us! It was obvious he's used to ppl not paying attention to the length of time or how long it takes him to circle around to refill a mimosa glass May I politely add that he was the only actual server ( by this I mean taking your order, greeting you, bringing you water, placing our orders) we sat down at 11;49. Around 12 we told the person who would later end up being our server that we preferred through that we hadn't been acknowledged. Long story short when you say you want bottomless mimosas they start your hour immediately!!! However, the first drink rolls out around 15 to. 20 minutes later you didn't give me an extra 20 minutes it took you 20 minutes of my time to acknowledge me. I'm vey disappointed as I've been here a year ago!!! We've watched the champagne roll In and 25 minutes later we're still waiting! All I can say is when you place bottomless mimosas check to see if the Mimosas are premade! If so, run faraway read more

Walked into a completely empty restaurant on Tuesday. I've eaten here before and it's fine, nice ambiance. Walking by I remembered the $2 burger Tuesdays and it was just 3 o clock (when it starts) I come in with a stroller and the hostess looks at me and says "she doesn't know how she's gonna fit us". Mind you completely empty restaurant. I suggest she can shove us outside so ease her worries. 15 minutes go by, no service or greeting. Genuinely would've been easier if she turned us away from the beginning. I'm just wondering how they would fit someone in a wheelchair in the building if strollers aren't welcomed. Thought this was rude and weird. read more

Been a big fan of yelp for years now but have never written a review before. I knew I had to after eating here on a Thursday night. Only came here because simmzys had a longggg wait but so so so glad we did Food was amazing but SPECIFICALLY writing this review for The server Ken. He was fabulous!!!! He was doing everything, hostess, server and bartender (he made one of the best margs I've ever had). Give this man a raise lol Definitely worth a visit Ordered Beach body Rita 10/10 American prime burger 10/10 Brussel sprouts 9/10 Steak sandwich 9/10 Fries 7/10 read more

Ended up here because the pancake place had an 1+ hour wait. What a happy accident. I wanted Eggs Benedict (which the other spot didn't have) and was shocked at how good this was. Wifey got her pancakes and kiddo ate her whole plate. Win all the way across. Gotta come back to try their $2 Tuesday Burgers next! read more

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Amazing customer service by Taylor Great food and fast delivery Beer was nice and cold. read more

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First time going to The Rockerfeller in Manhattan Beach. Cool little spot, it's cozy and has a beach vibe to it. I loved how the floos to ceiling windows slid open, creating an I doors vibe but with a patio feel to it. Food: The food was good. Nothing really stood out, and we didn't get one of those wow factors. It was pretty avaerage, but none the less it was good. We tried a few options to see what they had to offer. We ordered off the happy hour menu and main menu. We chose to try the happy hour menu first. Truffle Mac 'n cheese - which was good, but you only got a couple of bites' worth. It's not really worth it for happy hour prices. Rockerfeller Mess - it was pretty good it's french fries with guacamole, house sauce, and fresh toppings. It was good, and you get a good portion. Easily feeds 2 people. Zucchini Fries - you get 5 spears, which are good and lightly fried, but they lacked flavor. We added a slight dash of salt, and it made all the difference. Comes with ranch dip. Salas & Chips - this was also good. The Salas had a smokey flavor, which I loved. And you get a good size portion safe choice. Main Menu: Santa Fe Egg Rolls - you get 3 egg rolls cut in half. These were good with plenty of flavor, and the size of each one was large. The fried wrap was light and crispy, and the tated fresh. It comes with ranch dip, which I felt like a spicy ranch or Chipotle sauce would compliment it better. Ahi Womton Nachos - these were my favorite. You got a large plate of these, and the flavor and toppings were on point. The wonton chips are so good and lightly fried. The ahi was fresh and covered almost every wonton. Great choice for groups and personal. So good. Cabo Shrimp Tacos - this comes with 3 tacos and black beans. This was a great choice as well, super fresh and good size tacos. The flavor was great. They also have a great beer and wine selection. Service: Staff was amazing and friendly. Only had on server the he was killing it with all tables. He checked on us throughout our time there and provided good feedback on the menu. Thanks, Atmosphere: It's a beach vibe restaurant, and it's a really cool spot to chill and have a good time with friends and family. It's small but decorated nicely, and it makes you want to hang out, so I love it. They have 2 televisions, and they are more than happy to change the tv to your liking. Great place to go and enjoy some free time. Price: The prices are good overall. They did have some items on the happy hour that seemed a little high for what you got. However, the prices are still fair and reasonable. Nothing too expensive. Location: It's located in Manhattan Beach off Highland Avenue and 12th Pl. Right in the corner. Parking is tight, so make sure you're okay with walking a couple of blocks. But it's a short walk from any direction, and the street parking is paid meters. Just a heads up. read more

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Updating my review: Manhattan meatballs- 1 star- the meatballs were flavorless and mushy. The sauce was under seasoned with salt. The bread was horrible. Overcooked and hard, stale, and flavorless. $2 burger was- a thanksgiving burger that was 3 stars. - Ant Sweet potato bombs- 3 stars- Ant read more

Kristen made our dining experience the very best! Thank you! The food and bottomless mismosas were excellent! read more

A nice chill place for casual American fare. Been here as well as their other locations in RB and HB and they're all pretty similar, in terms of vibe, food and service. Having to say they're always consistently decent. A good menu of drink options and the usual starters you'd find on a menu...brussels sprouts, wings, flatbread/pizzas, fries, guac and chips. Usually busy on the weekends if you're looking for a lively place but pretty bare on the weekday evenings if you're looking for some quiet chill dining. read more

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Loved the service and ambiance. Highly recommend for date night or hang out with friends.

Came here on a weekday dinner and it was a short time to be seated. It took a while to get service throughout the dinner and grab the check. The staff was really nice though. The tables were kind of close together and one of the people at the table could not move much. We got the roast veggie flatbread, the seared ahi tacos, and the braised short rib tacos. The veggie flatbread was not evenly spread. The middle sections were the pieces with enough toppings and cheese. The braised tacos and seared ahi were the opposite. The seared ahi had a lot of toppings that I could not even taste the tuna that much. While the braised short rib tacos was so much meat and not enough toppings. The flavoring was on-point though! read more

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Once you're done stressing over where to park, come on in and unwind in this super laid back restaurant where everything just feels easy. We grabbed a table for 4 by the window, adjacent to their outdoor sidewalk seating. Because it's Manhattan Beach, there are ocean breezes galore, even on the hottest of days. The whole operation breathes. They don't serve hard liquor but they make up for it with a beefy selection of wines and beers. My frosty IPA paired well with the ROCKEFELLER MESS - a sinister take on nachos that sports radishes, red onions and a smidge of some seriously spicy peppers and features french fries and a groovy sauce. The four of us smashed this. Couple of our tablemates ordered THE GRILLED FISH TACOS. They dug them. Wifey had the CABO SHRIMP TACOS complete with it's bowl'a BLACK BEANS. Dynamite. I threw down with the crunchy good BATTERED FISH TACOS and side salad. Loved 'em! Dessert was a no-brainer; BREAD PUDDING. It split 4 ways handily. I can however imagine being stoned and mowing an entire one myself, FWIW. bric-a-brac: it's pet-friendly they have a nice happy hour MO-FR 3-6P they have large screen tvs inside with sports action (*this does not include badminton or disc golf) So, a happy experience from beginning to end. Suffice to say, they know how to rock a feller. Wifey: "Why'd you have to ruin this decent review with a stupid dad joke?!" She's not wrong. read more

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The location is nice. This was my first time here. I tried fish and chips. The egg rolls were delicious. The dip was tasty. I had a cocktail. I thought it was good. The service was good. I guess I have to try something different next time. read more

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Inviting open air gastropub with chill vibes. Service was good and food was good but pricey but that's MB. Pork belly Benedict - this was an interesting dish. Definitely don't expect it to taste anything remotely close to a classic Benedict. They used grits instead of an English muffin or bread which was creative, and it came with asparagus and tomatoes. It was okay, would never order this again Sancho breakfast burrito - this was tasty. We got it with the wet sauce on the side but honestly my husband and I both agreed it tasted better without the wet sauce Mimosa - didn't taste fresh, tasted like it was part of a bit group batch made earlier because it was a little flat and wasn't super cold Overall solid average gastropub and I would go here again. read more

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Went for Sunday brunch. I got the pork belly Benedict and my friend got the breakfast burrito wet. The pork belly Benedict was pretty good. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the polenta was unique. The burrito was massive and very filling. Very flavorful too. Service was good. Our waitress was nice and attentive. I got the cucumber margarita. They don't have hard liquor so they make it with soju. I didn't really taste the difference compared to a regular margarita. I thought it was still pretty strong and refreshing. I liked it. We were lucky and found street parking but I can see how it may be difficult to find parking. read more

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Love this spot! Booked a table the day of for Saturday night and it was pretty packed!!! I love their truffle Mac and cheese here and the entree here also was amazing. Even though it's consider a pub and many drink options but the food here is outstanding! I really enjoyed their gourmet burger and the honey glazed salmon was cooked just right! I would definitely recommend coming here with a group of friends or just a chill night with your partner! However I wished the staff here was more attentive and took less time getting our orders in but overall a great experience and would come back here!!! read more

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The Rockefeller was such a great dinner experience! The egg rolls were stellar and great selection of food and beer/wine. Ken was a delight and so friendly and helpful. I will definitely be returning next time I am In the area. Loved it! read more

Rockefeller burger was amazing. Super juicy and flavorful. Rockefeller fries were also good as the cheese sauce had a good consistency. The truffle mac and cheese was a little oily but I still enjoyed it. Service was good! read more

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Rockefeller benefits from being so close to the beach. Anywhere else and the price and food quality just wouldn't stack up. But at the beach, everyone is having a good time so they get a break. I got the fish tacos, which were overloaded with sauce but otherwise pretty good. I also got the chips and guacamole, which were disappointing because the guac was super watery. Service was fine, but nothing special. read more

The food was amazing and service was AMAZING!! Kenneth was very very kind and considerate and my mom's tacos were AMAZING, and we live in San Diego so we know good tacos when we see them. The setting was also very calm and I liked it A LOT! -RIOT read more

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Nice happy hour on TUE. Not a lot of folks here for the $2 burger special, surprisingly. Decent service read more

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We are from Ventura and went to this city to buy a IPad at Target, lol. But we stopped here for dinner and it was Amazing! The little diner was so comfortable and the atmosphere was peaceful. The food was great!! My daughter and I had the chicken sandwich and fries. SO GOOD and it was huge!! It was as if we were in a small town in a Hallmark Movie eating. Lol. Our waiter was a cool guy too. Prices were Very Fair!! Worth it!! We'll be driving all the way back one day again read more

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Checked out the lunch menu on their website before making a reservation here and when we arrived, only brunch menu was offered/available. That was a little disappointing. Ordered a lemonade and it was so watered down. Not worth it for $4. Disappointing. Ordered their burger of the month. Asked for a specific internal temperature for the meat but they could only accommodate the typical medium, medium well, etc. Supposed to have jalapeño aioli or something but I didn't taste any spice. It was nothing special at all. Not worth $15. On their brunch menu the kids pancake is $8 and kids eggs any style $10. When the bill arrived it showed $12 each. I just checked their website and it also says $8 & $10. I don't know why the up charge of the $4 & $2, but $12 for just 2 pancakes, even if blueberries pancakes, is not worth it. Disappointed overall. read more

Manhattan Beach, as seen from my last reviews is one of my favorite places to eat. Thus, I wanted to take advantage of one last summer Saturday and try something new: The Rockefeller. A typical American bistro, the ambiance is great with open air towards Highland Ave for some great people watching or just a welcoming atmosphere. In regards to service, it was fine. Nothing spectacular, nothing awful which is never a bad thing. With the food, it was quite average. The Manhattan meatballs lacked real taste, and seemed like something I could make in my own kitchen. The crispy chicken sandwich was more batter instead of real chicken meat, which was covered by a soft bun and delicious aioli sauce. If this is your type of vibe with a good array of beers on tap, then go for it. However if you were looking for some really quality food, you have many other options in MB. I don't plan on coming back. read more

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Had lunch today at this place. Started off well with brussels sprouts and fries. My husband decided to order the chicken pot pie. Dreadful mistake! The worse part of the chicken tasting like it was served from the swamp, was the fact that the cook decided it was a good idea to serve it. The waitesss was super kind and apologetic. The cook told her that we were wrong and it was edible. Wish I would've asked him or her to eat it in front of us or serve it to their lovers ones. To the owner, FIRE THAT COOK! Pathetic and lacks integrity read more

This location is a bit smaller than the other ones. The food is great and the service is fast. I think this is a perfect spot for brunch if you're able to get a seat inside. Parking is difficult but on the weekdays it's easier to find a spot. The chicken and waffles are really good. Their food portions are quite small. They also don't offer iced coffee if you typically order that! read more

The Rockefeller - Manhattan Beach - Chicken & Waffles - Gastropubs Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

My husband and I stopped in to have lunch on our way to an appointment. This was our first visit and we looked forward to trying some great food, based on the good reviews. Unfortunately, our experience didn't live up to our expectations. Our host and server was great. He was friendly and attentive. After ordering, we waited about 40 minutes to get our food. He kept bringing food out to another table, but we just kept waiting. When the food arrived, I tried my chicken pot pie and my husband tried his chicken sandwich. Both were very disappointing. My pot pie had a filling that tasted really sour, as though they'd put in a lot of mustard. It wasn't just me. My husband tried it and made a face and said it wasn't for him. There was also about five little cubes of chicken, a few bits of carrots and celery (no peas), and the rest was potatoes. The flaky crust on top looked great, but it didn't have enough butter and it just tasted dry and off. My husband's chicken sandwich had good flavor, but the chicken was very over fried and dry. The edges were nearly inedible. Another couple sat next to us and one of them ordered the chicken and waffles and he, too, complained about how overcooked his chicken was. Had our orders arrived earlier, we both would have sent them back. But our meter was running out and we had to get to our appointment so there wasn't time. I'm so sad that we finally had a chance to try Rockefeller's and we had such a poor experience. read more

**** Manhattan Beach's Finest Brunch!!!!!!!! **** This place is a major stand out! Everything that we ordered was absolutely delicious!!!! The bacon was perfect. We did bottomless mimosas and I have never been to a restaurant for brunch before where the staff was so attentive to how close our glass was to empty and not only that but YOU COULD MIX FLAVORS!!!! What!!?? Mixing the juices to make an absolutely abundant mimosa was a total amazeeeee. We did orange, then guava then orange - guava, then peach then orange - guava - peach! Out of control. They actually gave us the idea. I feel like the staff wants you to have a great experience here. We made the reservation a day before - they had plenty of reservations. So glad we did because we heard the wait for two if we walked up, would have been a hour! The vibe is beachy meets open air farm house realness with a side of sporty. There are cute decor nodes of the beach. They have a full bar. The French toast was delectable and out of this world!!! The places next store were way more poppin than this place but this place had the best vibes. We can't wait to come back again!!! read more

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We had everything delivered to us outdoors perfectly at poolside. Crisp wonton w/sushi, flatbread bbq w/chicken & taco shrimp... for an afternoon delight. Spot on for light but delicious! read more

The service was decent. Our server was overzealous. However, the food did not meet the criteria for average taste. The truffle fries were subpar and so were the braised short rib tacos. The sweet potato fries were decent, but all in all, I would not come back. None of my friends particularly liked their food either. read more

The Rockefeller - Manhattan Beach - Tacos Braised Short Rib - Gastropubs Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Returning to The Rockefeller MB, I really wanted to love it but ended up indifferent. Nice spot, open and airy, friendly and efficient service, "just okay" food. I had the grilled fish tacos for lunch. Beautiful presentation, unfortunately the fish seemed overcooked and they were fairly bland tasting. I think a few small ramekins with some mild or spicy salsas might help the dish? And the side of black beans tastes like they were emptied from a can moments earlier. $19. Speaking of salsa, I started visiting with chips and guacamole - good guac. However the offered ramekin with "salsa" tasted like a cup of Tabasco. Blech... My lunch partner had a salad with salmon. It looked good and she didn't complain but I was paying so who knows? Great local beer - HopSaint Pure Intention (wish it were served colder). Overall, it was a nice visit but the food was nothing special, unfortunately. Second time here, second time "just okay." 3 stars read more

Some of my friends were craving brunch so we came here after reviewing local brunch spot options. We started off with the bottomless mimosas and they had a variety of different flavors including guava, orange, mango, and peach. Our server was really chill and always filled us up on the drinks promptly. The bottomless mimosa deal is pretty good value: you only need to drink three to make it worth it. For food, we ordered the Pork Belly Benedict, Cheese Omelette, and Avocado Toast. The Avocado toast was light and delicious as expected. The Cheese Omelette was rich and came with a side of bacon and potatoes. We selected the Pork Belly Benedict because it seemed pretty unique to this restaurant. Although the flavor was there, I found myself to be a little overwhelmed by the combination of fried grits, runny egg, and pork belly that the dish was composed of. It was quite heavy. If you're in Manhattan beach area and looking for a fun brunch with some friends, I'd recommend this spot! read more

The Rockefeller - Manhattan Beach - Pork Belly Benedict, Cheese Omelette, and Avocado Toast - Gastropubs Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California